Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - Intermediate Care Unit 2 - PRN

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care (Step Down) unit at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in an intermediate-care setting between Med-Surg and ICU. The role involves assessing patient status, determining priorities of patient problems and needs, developing and carrying out plans of care, and supporting safe and therapeutic care environments to improve patient outcomes.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, coordinates care across hospital departments, and advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement. The position is PRN, with a listed schedule of 0.01 weekly hours and a work shift of days/nights.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• BLS or ACLS certification is preferred at hire.
• Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; analyze assessment data; create and implement plans of care; and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level